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eBook Database Tutorials

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Please be patient as we update the guide tutorials to reflect our new library system.

magnifying glass imageNavigate to the EBSCO eBOOK Databases

Library Home PageA to Z Database List ► Choose between Ebook Academic Collection and EBSCO eBook Collection

NOTE: There are several EBSCO eBook collections that all function similarly.

Searching for eBooks

Searching from the Advanced Search page

  • You can search by Keyword(s), Title, or Author.

Advanced search page for ebooks

eBook Detailed Record

Once you have performed your search, you get a list of results best matching your search criteria. Clicking on the title of one of the eBooks in your results list takes you to the detailed record for that item

  1. The detailed record displays the following:
    • Title of the book and description.
    • Author/Editor's name (which are linked and can be clicked on to search for other works by the author).
    • Publication information (publisher, place of publication, date)
    • Applicable subject headings (these are linked and can be clicked on to search these subjects).
    • Table of Contents. Each chapter/section is linked for easy navigation.
  2. Select the Access options drop down to learn how to access the ebook. You may see:
    • PDF Full Text
    • EPUB Full Text
    • ILLiad Access Wolfgram (NOTE: you cannot request ebooks using InterLibrary Loan)
    • Download: Some ebooks have download restrictions on the amount of pages available for download. You may also need to download separate software (Adobe Digital Editions).

eBook record page